BEFOREYOUSTARTTHEMOWER
1.. Check the engine oil level.
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* Engine oil is a major jktor
affecting engine per-
formance and service life. Non-detergent or veget-
able oils are not recommended.
* Running the engine with insufficient
oil can cause
serious engine damage.
Use Honda-4-stroke,
or an equivalent
high deter-
gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers' requirements
for service classification SE or SF. (Motor oils classified
SE or SF will show this designation on the container.)
SAE low-40
is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in
your area.
A. With the mower on a level surface, remove the oil
filler cap/dipstick
using a screwdriver as illustra-
ted.
B. If the level is low, add the recommended oil to
the "Upper"
mark on the dipstick.
Do not over-
fill; excess oil will result in power loss and smok-
ing.
UPPER OIL LEVEL
R OIL LEVEL
10
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